Carlos Gonzalves

Saturday, February 01, 2020

Me and My ADHD series

For the past year and a bit I have had the honour of creating 3 animated shorts for CADDAC (Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada). These PSA videos, which featured National coverage on CP24, CTV and Global News, made a profound impact on my life.

Global News coverage

CTV News coverage

NewmarketToday article

My youngest son has ADHD, and as any parent with a child that has it knows there are very many trials and triumphs that come along with it. For those who do not know, imagine having the energy of 2 kids after chocolate in just one kid (that's what it's like with him). When he was first diagnosed I have to admit it was a relief just knowing why he was so extraordinary lol. Trying to navigate how to explain ADHD to him, and really trying to understand it on my end became a priority...

... and then I found CADDAC.

With CADDAC and getting the opportunity to help bring these PSA videos to life, it helped me help him to understand his condition and how best to manage it. Both he and I and our entire family are the better for it, and I cannot thank everyone at CADDAC (Heidi Bernhardt, Juanita Beaudry, Wendy Hayes) enough for giving me the opportunity.

Part 1
That's Me - I Have ADHD

Part 2
When My ADHD Gets Me Into Trouble

Part 3
My ADHD At School

Promo
ADHD Speaks Promo

CADDAC is a Canadian national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with ADHD through ADHD awareness, education and advocacy.

Please visit The CADDAC Website for more information, and to join in on the conversation with ADHD Speak - a forum to discuss ADHD and what that means to you.